About this episode
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to a special guest episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies are joined by Lauren Cabrera AKA @future.island.vet! They discuss what it's like being a soon-to-be veterinarian on a tiny island, the feeling of seeing 10-15 free roaming dogs on every street, the creativeness of treating patients with little resources, and SO much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/future.island.vet/ Saipan Humane Society: www.saipanhumanesociety.org Boonie Flight Project: www.boonieflightproject.com Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 03:50 Lauren's Journey 10:24 Saipan Vet Situation 11:27 Starting The Humane Society In Saipan 16:32 Preventative Care For Saipan's Animals 17:39 Growing Diagnostics After Getting A License 18:55 How Does Saipan Get It's Supplies? 19:38 Human Medicine In Saipan 22:15 Tourism In Saipan 23:58 Specializing In Small Animal 25:59 What Made Lauren Want To Go To Vet School 29:10 Vet Techs Being Called Vet Nurses 33:38 The VPA Stuff 41:42 The Setup Of The Clinic 44:10 Making A Difference In Saipan 47:04 Boonie Flight Project 53:10 Thoughts On Those Wanting To Go To Vet School